All print-ready artwork must include 3mm bleed on all sides.
Bleed allows for clean trimming without white edges. Files without bleed may be rejected or delayed.

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Solution: Extend background colours and images beyond the trim edge, and include bleed settings when exporting to PDF.

Files created in RGB will print differently than expected, leading to inaccurate colours.

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Solution: Convert all colours to CMYK before exporting your final artwork. This ensures consistent colour output across all printed materials.

Images below 300dpi at actual size may appear pixelated or blurry in print, especially in brochures, packaging, and large-format jobs.

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Solution: Only use high-resolution images and avoid sourcing graphics from websites or screenshots.

Missing fonts can cause text to reflow, substitute incorrectly, or disappear entirely.

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Solution: Outline all fonts or embed them when exporting your PDF. This preserves text integrity and design layout.

Supplying artwork in Word, PowerPoint, or other non-design formats is unsuitable for professional printing.

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Solution: Provide artwork in press-ready PDF format, ideally PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4, with bleed and crop marks included.

Unflattened transparency layers can cause printing errors, such as drop shadows disappearing or elements shifting.

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Solution: Flatten transparencies during PDF export or in your design software to avoid rendering issues on press.

Improper use of overprint settings can result in missing design elements, especially when spot colours are involved.

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Solution: Check all overprint settings carefully, especially for black text or spot colours, before final export.